UVPackmaster Setup In Blender (2024)

UVPackmaster 3 is supported on Windows 64-bit, Linux 64-bit and Mac 64-bit (Intel and Apple M1).

IMPORTANT: after you install UVPackmaster 3 in Blender, make sure you look for the packer UI in the N-panel of the UV editor - it is NOT located in the 3D viewport:

UVPackmaster Setup In Blender (1)

Windows

Follow the steps:

  1. If you are upgrading from an older UVPackmaster version, go to Blender preferences and uninstall the previous version of the UVPackmaster add-on. After uninstalling, it is strongly recommended to restart Blender once, otherwise an error may occur when installing a new add-on version.

  2. Download the latest version of the UVPackmaster add-on for Blender from the Downloads page (the add-on file name starts with uvpackmaster3-addon) and has zip extension.

  3. Install the add-on using the standard procedure for Blender add-ons.

  4. Purchase a license for the UVPackmaster 3 engine at Gumroad or Blender Market (visit the Get UVPackmaster page for details). Note that the engine is required to use the add-on packing features in Blender. After purchasing, download the UVPackmaster engine installer from the marketplace. The name of the installer follows a pattern: uvpm-engine-pro-{VERSION}-windows-x64.exe. Make sure you use the correct engine version – there must be a match between the add-on version and the engine version.

  5. After downloading, install the engine in the system (by running the installer exe file as you usually install applications in Windows). During installation select the path where you want to install the engine. If you already have any other UVPackmaster engine installation present in your system (e.g. an older version), the installer will automatically remove it before installing the new engine.

  6. Install Visual Studio Redistributable from Microsoft, if you don’t have it installed already. It is required for the engine to run.

  7. Run Blender (or restart if you had it opened). Go to the N panel of the UV editor – you will find the UVPackmaster3 tab there. At the top of the tab you should see a label reporting that the UVPackmaster engine was automatically detected by the add-on. You can immediately start using UVPackmaster features in Blender.

Linux

Follow the steps:

  1. If you are upgrading from an older UVPackmaster version, go to Blender preferences and uninstall the previous version of the UVPackmaster add-on. After uninstalling, it is strongly recommended to restart Blender once, otherwise an error may occur when installing a new add-on version.

  2. Download the latest version of the UVPackmaster add-on for Blender from the Downloads page (the add-on file name starts with uvpackmaster3-addon) and has zip extension.

  3. Install the add-on using the standard procedure for Blender add-ons.

  4. Purchase a license for the UVPackmaster 3 engine at Gumroad or Blender Market (visit the Get UVPackmaster page for details). Note that the engine is required to use the add-on packing features in Blender. After purchasing, download the UVPackmaster installer script from the marketplace. The name of the script follows a pattern: uvpm-engine-pro-{VERSION}-linux-x86_64.run. Make sure you use the correct engine version – there must be a match between the add-on version and the engine version.

  5. After downloading, run the installer script. The default extract location used by the script is /opt/uvpackmaster/engine3, but you can change it if you like. Changing the path is not recommended though, because the UVPackmaster addon will be able to automatically detect the engine, if it is extracted into the default path - no additional setup steps will be required.

  6. The engine installer script will display the EULA - you need to accept it in order to continue installation. On some Linux distributions there is a bug causing the license agreement question not to be printed after the end of the EULA is reached. If you don’t see the question at the end of the EULA, simply press the Q button - after the button is pressed the question should be displayed normally.

  7. Run Blender (or restart if you had it opened). Go to the N panel of the UV editor – you will find the UVPackmaster3 tab there. If you extracted the engine into the default path, at the top of the tab you should see a label reporting that the UVPackmaster engine was automatically detected by the add-on. You can immediately start using UVPackmaster features in Blender - the setup is done. If you changed the engine path, then proceed to the additional steps below.

  8. In Blender go to: Edit MenuPreferencesAdd-ons → find the UVPackmaster3 addon on the list of all addons. Expand the UVPackmaster3 addon entry - you will see a UI with the addon global preferences. In the UI press the Set Engine Path button - a file browser window will appear. In the file browser navigate to the location where you extracted the engine and localize a file named release-{VERSION}.uvpmi – select the file in the browser. Caution: do not go into any subfolder of the extracted engine folder – you have to select the uvpmi file which is located in the main folder of the engine. After the uvpmi file is selected in the browser, you should notice a status message saying that the engine was initialized.

  9. Save the Blender preferences to make the engine path permanent: click on the 3-bar icon in the bottom-left corner of the Blender preferences window and press Save Preferences. You can start using UVPackmaster features in Blender - the setup is done.

Mac

Follow the steps:

  1. If you are upgrading from an older UVPackmaster version, go to Blender preferences and uninstall the previous version of the UVPackmaster add-on. After uninstalling, it is strongly recommended to restart Blender once, otherwise an error may occur when installing a new add-on version.

  2. Download the latest version of the UVPackmaster add-on for Blender from the Downloads page (the add-on file name starts with uvpackmaster3-addon) and has zip extension.

  3. Install the add-on using the standard procedure for Blender add-ons.

  4. Purchase a license for the UVPackmaster 3 engine at Gumroad or Blender Market (visit the Get UVPackmaster page for details). Note that the engine is required to use the add-on packing features in Blender. After purchasing, download the UVPackmaster engine installer from the marketplace. The name of the installer follows a pattern: uvpm-engine-pro-{VERSION}-macos-x86_64.pkg - it will work on both architectures: Intel x86_64 and Apple M1. Make sure you use the correct engine version – there must be a match between the add-on version and the engine version.

  5. The installer is not signed, so in order to run it you need to right click on the installer file in Finder and choose Open from the menu. Confirm that you want to run the installer in a dialog that will appear. Follow the installer steps in order to install the engine in the system.

  6. Run Blender (or restart if you had it opened). Go to the N panel of the UV editor – you will find the UVPackmaster3 tab there. At the top of the tab you should see a label reporting that the UVPackmaster engine was automatically detected by the add-on. You can immediately start using UVPackmaster features in Blender.

All systems: install the engine alongside with the add-on

Problem: I want to keep my UVPackmaster add-on as well as the engine in the same location in order to make a package which can be easily moved between computers. How can I do it?

Follow the steps:

  • Install the UVPackmaster add-on in Blender using the standard procedure for Blender add-ons.
  • Install the engine on your system using the instructions for your OS included on this page above. Navigate to the location where the engine was installed - you will find the directory named engine3 there.
  • Navigate to the location where the add-on was installed. The installation path depends on your Blender configuration, it will probably end with a directory hierarchy such as: …//scripts/addons/uvpackmaster3 (you will find the add-on Python files in that directory).
  • Move/copy the engine3 directory from the engine installation location to the uvpackmaster3 directory (where the add-on was installed).
  • After moving/copying rename the engine3 directory to uvpm (all letters in lower case).

Now when you run Blender, the add-on should always automatically detect the engine located in the uvpm directory (no matter where the add-on is placed). Note that the engine and add-on versions have to match for the engine to be properly detected. Also keep in mind that the resulting package will only work on the same OS type which was used to prepare it.

Support

If you run into any trouble when following the procedure, contact us at support@uvpackmaster.com (make sure you attach the product purchase receipt in the message).

UVPackmaster Setup In Blender (2024)

FAQs

How do I use UVPackmaster Blender? ›

Run Blender (or restart if you had it opened). Go to the N panel of the UV editor – you will find the UVPackmaster3 tab there. At the top of the tab you should see a label reporting that the UVPackmaster engine was automatically detected by the add-on. You can immediately start using UVPackmaster features in Blender.

How to install UVPackmaster in Blender? ›

Installer method (Windows only)

Download the latest version of the UVPackmaster add-on for Blender 2.8x – 2.9x from the Downloads page (the add-on file name starts with uvpackmaster2-addon). Install the add-on using the standard procedure for Blender add-ons.

What is UV packing? ›

UV-Packer is a free, fast and exact tool for automatic packing of UV clusters. It is a one-click answer to the laborious work of sorting and compressing unwrapped polygons into UV sheets.

How do you use a fracture Blender? ›

Usage
  1. In Object Mode select the object you want to break apart.
  2. Use the Operator Search: “Cell fracture selected mesh” (search “cell” will find the list item). This will pop up the add-ons menu's.
  3. Then choose your settings (you can try small values first, large values may be slow).

Is UV Packer good? ›

There are not many tools on the market that can compete with UV-Packer in terms of speed. UV-Packer is unrivaled when it comes to packing thousands of clusters and millions of polygons.

Why is my UV map not showing in Blender? ›

On occasion Blender won't show our UV maps because there's no active image in the UV editor. If this happens it is most likely a bug. This can be fixed by going to the image drop down and either select the correct image or going to the file browser and adding it.

How do I add UV to OBJ? ›

Select your object. Go to UV > Unwrap > Smart UV Project. The following dialog will appear. Click OK to generate your UV mapping.

Does plastic bag block UV? ›

When absorbed by plastics, UV energy can excite photons. This, in turn, can create free radicals. Then, before you know it, degradation occurs, as catalyst residues will often act as receptors. The fact is, lots of pure plastics simply cannot absorb UV radiation, putting your project and its components at severe risk.

What is the best material to block UV rays? ›

Synthetic and semisynthetic fibers like polyester or rayon are the best choices for sun protection, as are dense, heavy, tightly woven fabrics like wool, denim or corduroy.

Is UV mapping necessary? ›

UVs are vital because they provide the link between a surface mesh and how an image texture gets applied onto that surface. They are basically marker points that control which pixels on the texture correspond to which vertex on the 3D mesh. They are important in sculpting as well.

What does F7 do in blender? ›

F7 — switch Buttons Window to Object Context. SHIFT+F7 — (Blender 2.5) switch to Properties Window.

What are the 4 steps in repairing a fracture? ›

Following the fracture, secondary healing begins, which consists of four steps:
  1. Hematoma formation.
  2. Fibrocartilaginous callus formation.
  3. Bony callus formation.
  4. Bone remodeling.
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How do you walk and fly in blender? ›

Blender offers two such alternative navigation methods: Flying and Walking. You can initiate either method from the View ‣ Navigation menu. You can also initiate your preferred one (configured in the Preferences) by pressing Shift - AccentGrave . This can be a quick way to navigate a large scene.

Why do professionals not use Blender? ›

This leads us to a big point as to why Blender isn't an industry-standard tool: It doesn't solve a real problem for the studios – they already have the tools they need in order to get the job done. The studios are far more concerned about reliability than the cost of software licenses.

Is Blender enough for VFX? ›

For filmmakers, Blender is an indispensable tool that can add heaps of production value to your films. In this Blender VFX tutorial for beginners, you'll learn how to use Blender to create 3D models, and seamlessly incorporate them into your films like a VFX master.

Is Blender good for rigging? ›

Blender offers an impressive set of rigging tools including: Envelope, skeleton and automatic skinning. Easy weight painting. Mirror functionality.

What is XYZ in Blender? ›

All coordinate systems in Blender are based on a grid consisting of three axes: X, Y, and Z. The X-axis typically represents side-to-side movement, whereas the Y-axis represents front-to-back movement, and the Z-axis goes from top to bottom. This grid system with axes is referred to as the Cartesian grid.

What does Ctrl J do in Blender? ›

CTRL-J. Join Objects. All selected Objects of the same type are added to the active Object.

What is Ctrl R in Blender? ›

Ctrl - R. The Loop Cut tool is a modal tool version of the Loop Cut and Slide operator. This tool splits a loop of faces by inserting new edge loops intersecting the chosen edge.

Are Blender plugins free? ›

Blender is a free 3D design software with a wide range of features and plugins.

What is F2 AddOn Blender? ›

F2 (also known as the 'spider-script') extends Blender native functionality of creating faces. It allows you to create a face from a single vertex selection or a single edge selection, while retaining all the built-in functionality.

How long does UV plastic last? ›

According to a paper published by North Carolina State University, polypropylene can only manage six days before losing up to 70% of its strength as a result of UV rays. Polyester fares much better. The article reveals that following 12 months of UV exposure, over 67% of a component's strength is restored.

Which is stronger UVA or UVC? ›

UVC is the shortest and not long enough to reach our skin; UVB rays come in contact with the outer layer of the skin; UVA radiation penetrates deeper into the skin, all the way into the inner layers. UVC rays are actually the strongest but are mostly absorbed by the atmospheric ozone.

Can I change UV After rigging? ›

Every object has a "shape orig" node which represents what an object was before it was deformed. We can apply a UV transfer to this no problem which will also transfer up the stack to your rigged object.

How do I align my UV map? ›

Weld/Align them – it is a menu item in UV > Transform > Weld/Align, but it is easier with keystrokes. Hit WKEY (first all verts align together into one point), then either x or y, depending on which axis you want to align to (the verts now align on that axis), hit enter to accept the transform.

Does OBJ Export UV? ›

I have worked with OBJ files quite a bit and thus know that UV offsets and UV tiling is absolutely supported by the OBJ file format.

Do OBJ files contain UV? ›

OBJ files typically contain vertex positions, texture coordinates (also known as UVs), and normals, as well as face data. There are other kinds of things they can contain but those are the most common (see here for a fuller specification).

Does OBJ include UV? ›

The OBJ file format is a simple data-format that represents 3D geometry alone — namely, the position of each vertex, the UV position of each texture coordinate vertex, vertex normals, and the faces that make each polygon defined as a list of vertices, and texture vertices.

Does glass block UV? ›

Standard window glass, according to the International Ultraviolet Association, will allow UV-A to pass through while almost 100% of the UV-B and UV-C light is blocked. Therefore, some UV light will enter your home and potentially affect your skin.

Can UV pass through glass? ›

UVB rays, the primary sunburn ray, are largely blocked by glass; but more than 50 percent of UVA rays, the main cause of premature skin aging, can penetrate glass. (Both UVA and UVB rays contribute to the development of skin cancer.) If you're anywhere within several feet of the window, the rays will reach you.

Does PVC stop UV rays? ›

Ultraviolet light does not seem to have a bearing on the rigidity, pressure, or malleability of the pipes. In addition, Furniture Grade PVC fittings and pipes are non-toxic, impact proof, and resistant to UV radiation. They will not change color under the sun.

Which color is best for UV protection? ›

Dark or bright colors

Darker colors absorb more UV than lighter colors like whites and pastels. This means the UV rays are less likely to reach your skin. But bright colors such as red can also absorb UV rays. The more vivid the color, the greater the protection—a bright yellow shirt is more protective than a pale one.

Do jeans block UV rays? ›

The short answer: yes. Generally speaking, fabric will block the UV light that causes sunburns, with fabric that is darker and more tightly woven being the most effective. Denim has a UPF value of around 1700, which means that it effectively blocks 100 percent of the sun's rays.

How should a UV map look? ›

First and foremost, a UV map needs to be as distortion-free as possible. This means that a texture won't look stretched or pinched when applied onto the model. It also needs to maintain scale. Textures applied onto a model should not show disproportionately to each other.

What is the difference between UV mapping and UV unwrapping? ›

A UV map is the flat surface representation of a 3D model used to wrap textures. The process of creating a UV map is called UV unwrapping, which is done using 3D modeling software. The letters U and V are used to define UV mapping because it signifies the axis of the 2D texture on the UV grid.

Do you need to straighten UVs? ›

You will often need to straighten UVs along the same edge loop in order to fix distortions on a UV map.

How do you use the magic UV Blender? ›

Texture Projection
  1. Click check box Texture Projection to show Texture Projection menu.
  2. Select faces whose UV you want to apply Texture Projection.
  3. Select a texture to be projected.
  4. Click Enable to display the texture.
  5. Adjust texture size and the mesh location to decide the location of projection.

How do I use Hdris Blender? ›

Adding HDRI Environments In Blender

In Properties Editor panel, select the World tab. Add Background from the Surface drop-down menu. In the Color section, click the button on the right with a circle in the center and select 'Environment texture. ' This will allow us to load HDRI environment maps from our hard drive.

Do I need to Retopology Blender? ›

Retopology is need for mangled topology resulting from sculpting or generated topology, for example from a 3D scan. Meshes often need to be retopologized if the mesh is going to be deformed in some way. Deformations can include rigging or physics simulations such as cloth or soft body.

What does Ctrl B do in Blender? ›

Render Border

When using rendered shading mode, it can be quite slow to render the entire 3D View. To fix this, you can define a render border to render just a portion of the viewport instead of the entire viewport. A render border is defined by Ctrl-B and can be removed with Ctrl-Alt-B .

Is archipack free? ›

This is the free version of archipack, originally shipped with blender. You can download it for free, but I would appreciate a good beer in exchange for the work done to develop and maintain the code. There is also a PRO version with enhanced features available.

How do you smooth UV in Blender? ›

The Relax brush can be used to distribute UVs more evenly. It works by pulling vertices along UV edges to bring the UV unwrap into balance. The Relax brush can be compared with the Minimize Stretch tool which works directly on faces to reduce texture stretching and shearing.

Do shaders run on GPU or CPU? ›

Shaders do use GPU, same as normal Minecraft, but they use more GPU because they show more complex images. It can also use CPU depending on the shaders and lighting rendering. CPU calculates processes and other stuff behind the scenes.

How many Blender nodes are there? ›

The starting point of the tree is the Group Input node, which represents the starting state of the object. The endpoint is the Group Output node, which is the result of all the operations defined by the intervening nodes. There are 16 different types of nodes, including color, geometry, material, and text.

Is Poly Heaven free? ›

100% Free. Not just free, but CC0, meaning you can use them for absolutely any purpose without restrictions. No paywalls or signup required, simply download what you want and use it immediately without worry.

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